Category Archives: Growth

Alternative Lifestyle Challenges

Posted on October 3, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Because I am essentially an ordinary person, my chosen alternative lifestyle is not one to provoke hate mail, rabid Tweets, and major national news stories. I figure that what goes on in my bedroom — with my Kindle and the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Creamy, Dreamy Corn Chowder

Posted on October 1, 2013 by This Woman Writes

It’s soup season! Finally, after a summer of sweltering our way through quick stir-fries that don’t heat up the kitchen, I find myself reaching for my sweater and the soup bowls, and Creamy, Dreamy Corn Chowder is a fast, easy, inexpensive dinner … Continue reading →

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Are You Poor?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by This Woman Writes

“Poor” is such a wretched word, and most of us tend to get offended when it’s applied to us — that’s why we like the term, “middle class,” because even “lower middle class” is better than poor. But who, or … Continue reading →

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Learning Problems: Does My Child Have One?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Of course I have to begin this article with a disclaimer: I am neither a doctor nor a professional educated in the issue of learning problems, so I am not out to diagnose you, your child, or your situation. I’m … Continue reading →

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Oppression and Impoverishment, American Style

Posted on September 25, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Say, have you heard from the Midianites lately? Also known as Ishmaelites, they were an ancient Biblical people who regularly oppressed the Hebrews. One of the more memorable stories about them involved Gideon, the guy who kept flipping the sheep … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas

Posted on September 23, 2013 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the free weekly e-mail newsletter from Steve Henderson Fine Art: Steve Says: Every year, when Christmas rolls around, people sigh and say, “This is such a wonderful time of year. If only we could keep this … Continue reading →

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Worrying about the Future

Posted on September 11, 2013 by This Woman Writes

He’s 19, chronically cryptic, and probably fine. The last e-mail we received — three weeks ago — mentioned that on weekends, he camps out in the wilds of Alaska in a $35 pup tent. “Yeah, I’ve seen a few bears,” … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Mexi-Thai Fusion Delusion

Posted on September 10, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Cross-cultural food marriages add spice — literally — to life, and this fusion of Mexican food with Thai stir fry is a fun and exciting taste sensation. Anytime you get away from the old pot roast/mashed potatoes/sad boiled vegetables fare … Continue reading →

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Your Learning Curve

Posted on September 9, 2013 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the weekly e-mail newsletter of Steve Henderson Fine Art. Steve Says: Carolyn wrote an article for Fine Art Views called Your Learning Curve, which addresses, well, our learning curve, and how sometimes we don’t embark upon a … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps and Finances

Posted on September 6, 2013 by This Woman Writes

I ran into a blog post this week that asked, Is using food stamps a sin? You’ve got to admit, the headline was catchy. The writer described her pastor’s stance on the issue (“Yes, it’s a sin”) and to her credit, she … Continue reading →